Find out how popular the last name Blanquet is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Blanquet.

Blanquet, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Blanquet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blanquet in America

Blanquet is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blanquet surname appeared 119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Blanquet.

The history of the last name Blanquet

The surname BLANQUET has its origin in France, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "blanquet," meaning "small white cloth" or "small blanket." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who worked with or produced small white fabrics or blankets.

BLANQUET is found in early records from the Languedoc region of southern France, particularly in areas around the city of Montpellier. It appears in various forms, such as Blanquet, Blanquette, and Blanquetti, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name BLANQUET can be found in the "Livre des Métiers" (Book of Trades) from Paris, dating back to the late 13th century. This record lists several individuals with the surname, indicating their presence in the city at that time.

In the 14th century, the name BLANQUET is recorded in the archives of the city of Marseille, where a merchant named Pierre BLANQUET is mentioned in a trade document from 1328. This suggests that the name had spread to other regions of France by that time.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the surname BLANQUET was Jean BLANQUET (1515-1589), a French Protestant theologian and reformer from Montpellier. He played a significant role in the French Reformation movement and authored several religious works.

Another individual of note was Jacques BLANQUET (1600-1670), a French playwright and poet from Languedoc. He was known for his tragedies and comedies, which reflected the literary styles popular during the French Baroque period.

In the 18th century, François BLANQUET (1738-1809) was a respected French physician and naturalist from Montpellier. He made significant contributions to the study of botany and published works on the flora of the Languedoc region.

Moving into the 19th century, André BLANQUET (1826-1903) was a French artist and illustrator from Marseille. He is particularly renowned for his intricate engravings and etchings depicting scenes from French history and literature.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Pierre BLANQUET (1892-1963) was a French architect and urban planner from Montpellier. He was instrumental in the reconstruction and modernization efforts of several cities in southern France after World War II.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blanquet

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Blanquet.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Blanquet was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Blanquet was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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